Trading Stocks Using Classical Chart Patterns: A Complete Tactical & Psychological Guide for Beginners and Experienced Traders

by Brian B. Kim

Over 100 chart examples.
Detailed entry and exit strategies.
How to trade stocks in rising, declining, or sideways markets.
Emphasis on managing risk for long-term success.
Winning the mental game.

For those looking for an informed discussion of trading stocks rather than empty promises of instant wealth, this book explains clearly and thoroughly how to trade the financial markets with discipline and patience. So much of trading well is understanding our emotions and controlling the twin demons of greed and fear. Knowing the pivotal role of the mental game in trading, Brian Kim gives traders, investors, and even casual observers of the market a book filled with psychological insights, practical trading strategies, and gentle reminders of enduring truths. Brian knows that a book on trading has to be more than about stocks. It has to reveal and confront our biggest enemy in the markets and in life: ourselves. Written in a friendly and empathetic style, Trading Stocks Using Classical Chart Patterns is both informative and restorative. It is as much about reaffirming timeless virtues as learning to trade.

299 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 31, 2014

About the author

I live in L.A. where I teach and write. My first two books were on investing and finance, which are interests of mine that almost became a career before I decided that I was happy with their being just personal hobbies.

I wrote my third book, "How A Few Words Can Change Your Life," with my students in mind. I also wrote it as a way to remind myself of lessons that I find timeless. After all, they say that you should write the book you want to read.

I suppose I can say that my writing journey started when I wrote for my high school paper. But I never considered that "real" writing or myself a writer of any kind then or throughout my school days or really ever until a few years ago.

And this is the most important point: don't wait for someone to give you permission to write or do anything you think you want to do.

If you want to write, just write. If you want to make something, make it. If you want to try making music, buy a $10 keyboard and make it. Write what you want to read. Write about useful information you want to share. Write a story with the ending or beginning or middle that you want to see . By the way, I just finished my 4th book -- a literary/mainstream novel about a conservative and populist-leaning 30-something who thinks he doesn't have much to show for even with all the breaks and blessings he's found in America.

Again, if you want to write, write. If you want to read just a sentence, then just read a sentence. Don't be afraid to put books down if they don't grab you in the first couple of sentences.

Don't seek approval or applause from others. Do everything for yourself. Have fun and know that doing the work is enough.